Page 24 - Start-ups
8 Asian start-ups to lookout for
Tech in Asia shines a light on Asian start-ups which are catching eyeballs
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Almost 70% of start-ups globally will fail: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan
This should not, however, be treated as a concern or a challenge, but it is a part of natural process of evolution, he added
 "Almost 70% of start-ups globally will fail: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan")
Offline pharmacy aggregator PharmEasy looks to raise $20 mn
Aims to grow business five fold in 6 months; current customer base of 100,000 in seven cities
 "Offline pharmacy aggregator PharmEasy looks to raise $20 mn")
Indian start-ups look to disrupt jewellery making with 3D printing
One of the biggest lures of 3D printing in jewellery making is reduction in time to make pieces, a big requirement when selling online
Brooke Fox: Start-up fights fakes with invisible ink
Backed by Kodak and Alibaba, eApeiron to clamp down on the $500-bn global counterfeit and pirated goods market
Karnataka to tap NRIs for start-up investments
State's revised policy to provide ecosystem support
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'Most workers in start-ups prefer younger bosses'
The women feel younger bosses are less prejudiced and more open to diverse points of view
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Odisha mulls subsidised rental for IT start-ups
About 0.45 to 0.5 million square feet space is available for entrepreneurs where they can start operations without hassles
Angel investors want govt to clear roadblocks
On Wednesday, Around 40 investors spoke to the official on problems faced by start-ups
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Ratan Tata most active angel investor in H12016
Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys, invested the most by value
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WhatsApp co-founder funds Gurgaon-based connected car start-up Trak N Tell
The start-up offers a product that allows car owners to track and immobilise vehicles in case of theft, via their smartphones
Biryanis and kebabs from across India, now at your doorstep
The start-up, InnerChef delivers in seven cities - Gurgaon, Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad
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Kanika Subbiah's new venture raises money from Facebook India MD
She is married into Murugappa group family; her venture is a platform for giving and receiving wedding gifts
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No clarity on Delhi govt's bus service scheme, says Shuttl
The company has been drawn into to the controversy surrounding exit of Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai
 "No clarity on Delhi govt's bus service scheme, says Shuttl")
Google, HDFC Bank, TCS to sponsor 'Next BIG Idea' contest
The contest will select five hi-tech, high potential start-ups at an early stage
Start-ups getting less money
However, seed-stage deals have shrunk less this year than VC rounds
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FarEye raises $3.5 mn from Saif Partners
A logistics management software, FarEye aims to solve the complicated last mile delivery issues on a mobile platform
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Nasscom, IvyCap Ventures join hands to connect start-ups, investors, mentors
The aim is to develop strategies and initiatives to bolster Internet of Things movement in Indian start-up ecosystem
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Start-ups betting high with changing entrepreneurial ecosystem in India
With more mature ecosystem and ample opportunities, Indians today are not only launching their own brands but also making their mark globally, says Umang Srivastav
 "Start-ups betting high with changing entrepreneurial ecosystem in India")
Cabinet approves Fund of Funds for start-ups
The fund is expected to generate employment for 18 lakh people on full deployment
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